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Embryonic injury/Deformity
Yes this sort of problem is a bit difficult for me, due to the large quantities of chicks of different sized breeds I incubate on a weekly basis...
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The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ
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The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ
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Safely Administering Oral Medications to All Poultry and Waterfowl
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How to Safely Administer Oral Medications to Poultry and Waterfowl Many medications are more effective when given orally instead of in the...
The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ
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The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ "Marek’s disease is one of the most ubiquitous avian infections; it is identified in chicken flocks...
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Chicken First Aid Kits Sometimes in chicken-keeping, things happen that no one expects. It could be a sudden disease, a squabble between birds...
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I have just had to to the worst job of bird rearing. I was forced to cull a 4 day old turkey. We tried everything, it's feet and legs would not...
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What is wry neck? Wry neck is a condition that is often referred to as “crook neck” and it typically affects ducklings and baby chicks, although...
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I finally did it: I created an article on how to wrap chicken feet. I consider myself a little bit of an expert because I’ve been dealing with an...
Egg-bound chicken causing obturator paralysis - A case study
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Update 02/12/20 - I have updated the story with new content! I'm sure you all want to know how she is getting on, so I have posted further...
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Why are my hens not laying? Some common causes. Many of us...
Should I Have My Chicks Vaccinated for Marek's Disease?
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There's that question!! It's at the end of every order for chicks purchased from a hatchery, and even from some small hobby farms. The Marek's...
Vent Gleet aka Nasty Chicken Butt
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Vent Gleet "Nasty Chicken Butt" The word “Gleet” derives from the Latin “glittus”meaning “Sticky” so “Vent Gleet” is “Sticky Vent” Vent...
Ascites In Backyard Chickens
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Yesterday was the day I had been dreading for some time. It was the day Butter let me know she was ready, even though I wasn’t. I know this post...
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Treating Coccidiosis with Corid, Amprol, AmproMed The Correct Amprolium Dose Treatment 20% Powder 9.6% Liquid For 3-5 days 1.5 teaspoons per...
Avian Pox in Chickens - Warning, Graphic Pictures (under construction)
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Avian Pox (text courtesy of Mississippi State University, photos by BYC) Avian pox is a relatively slow-spreading viral disease in birds...
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Bumblefoot surgery - with pics and "how to" Graphic but Informative Pics - By Ruth Unfortunately, I have had to do my share of bumblefoot...
How "We" Correct Splayed Legs on New Chicks.
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This is a plain and simple Article without too much technical mumbo jumbo created for an easy guide for Chicken Enthusiasts whom would like to see...
Ammonia Toxicity in Chickens
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Ammonia Toxicity In Chickens Ammonia is naturally produced in poultry droppings and has a very pungent smell. Besides the challenge...
Corid Amprolium Oral Drench Instructions
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When treating a bird for coccidiosis one can give an oral drench in addition to their medicated water. Here are the instructions: 9.6% liquid -...
A Quick and Dirty Guide to Marek's Disease: Things every chicken keeper should know.
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Introduction Hello fellow chicken folk! I'm writing this article after becoming intimately familiar with Marek's in one of my chickens. I've seen...
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